This paper examines the transformation of post-war democracy in Western Europe. It highlights the link between political change and broader social and economic processes, including urbanization, the strengthening of the welfare state, and the dominance of the middle class. The role of parliamentarianism in establishing democratic governance is emphasized, together with the emergence of new political parties (during the 1980s) and the reconstruction of relations between state regulation and market dominance. The paper shows that parliamentary democracy in Western Europe gradually developed after the Second World War, encompassing a series of institutional reforms and social changes, while taking into account the transformative experiences of former socialist countries. It is concluded that the democratization process was not uniform, but that the post-war model of parliamentarianism played a significant role in shaping modern democracy.
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